Category: Review
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In the Heights, Wish Dragon – 93
Lots of expectations on In the Heights and somehow Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jon M. Chu, and Quiara Alegría Hudes’ film soars above them. Plus the new animated film Wish Dragon on Netflix. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about In the Heights Lights up on Washington Heights…The scent of a cafecito caliente hangs in the air just…
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A Quiet Place Part 2, Sweet Tooth – 91
It’s a post apocalyptic double feature (again?) with John Krasinski’s A Quiet Place Part 2 and the new Netflix series Sweet Tooth which is based on the DC Comic by Jeff Lemire. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about A Quiet Place Part 2 Following the deadly events at home, the Abbott family (Emily Blunt, Millicent…
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Cruella – 89
Sure Cruella has style, but does it have substance for anyone but a Disney superfan? Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Cruella Academy Award® winner Emma Stone (“La La Land”) stars in Disney’s “Cruella,” an all-new live-action feature film about the rebellious early days of one of cinemas most notorious – and notoriously fashionable –…
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Army of the Dead, The Dry, Dream Horse – 87
Zack Snyder + zombies = formulaic fun? in Army of the Dead. Eric Bana in The Dry is a relatively dry thriller. Plus yes Dream Horse is the real name of a movie that is not aimed at children. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Army of the Dead Following a zombie outbreak in Las…
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Those Who Wish Me Dead, Riders of Justice, Hacks – 85
Angelina Jolie’s latest has her fighting fires and logic in Those Who Wish Me Dead. Mads Mikkelsen stars in Riders of Justice which might be a revenge film, or a comedy? Thankfully Hacks on HBO Max is definitely a comedy, and one you should watch! Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Those Who Wish Me…
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Wrath of Man, Together Together – 82
Is toxic masculinity ruining all the stakes in action movies? Jason Statham seems dead set on proving that in Wrath of Man. Meanwhile, Together Together explores single-dom in an unexpected and refreshing way. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Wrath of Man A mysterious and wild-eyed new cash truck security guard (Jason Statham) surprises his…
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Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse, The Mitchells vs The Machines, Four Good Days – 79
Michael B. Jordan brings his acting chops to the Ryanverse (is that even a thing?) but does Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse even deserve him? The Mitchells vs. The Machines is an animated delight. Four Good Days also wastes the potential of its stars. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse An elite…
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Mortal Kombat, Stowaway – 77
2021’s Mortal Kombat is on the cusp of cult terrible-greatness and Stowaway on Netflix is a bunch of very smart characters acting very stupid (in space!) Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Mortal Kombat In “Mortal Kombat,” MMA fighter Cole Young, accustomed to taking a beating for money, is unaware of his heritage—or why Outworld’s…
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In the Earth, The Circle Season 2 – 74
Out of your Sundance nightmares comes In the Earth from Ben Wheatley. Also the reality competition show The Circle returns – except we’re all in the Circle now [Send Message]. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about In the Earth As the world searches for a cure to a disastrous virus, a scientist and park scout…
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Thunder Force, Voyagers, Hysterical – 72
The women of Thunder Force have 7 Academy Award nominations (and 2 wins) between them but is their might enough? Voyagers throws a bunch of horny teens into space and the rest is chaos. Thankfully Hysterical shows we can have heart and laughs in the world of comedy. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Thunder…